Western PA Local News category, Page 1313
McKeesport police dog dies after medical emergency
The McKeesport Police Department’s K9 unit announced the death of a police dog. The dog, Stryker, died unexpectedly after a medical emergency early Saturday, the unit wrote in a social media post. The unit did not provide additional details. The canine had served the police department since 2015. “K9 Stryker,...
No injuries reported in garage fire that spread to house in Fox Chapel
No one was hurt Monday night after a fire broke out in a detached garage in Fox Chapel and spread to the house in front of it. Crews from Aspinwall, Sharpsburg, Dorseyville and Blawnox responded to the fire in the 100 block of South Pasadena Drive, according to the Aspinwall...
Kiski Area School District spearheads collaborative cyber programVideo
Four of the region’s school districts have collaborated to develop a new virtual instruction program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The Alle-Kiski Academy of Excellence offers students, from any district, the opportunity to learn in a synchronous manner from the comfort of their own homes. The four participating...
Penn Township motorcyclist killed in Hempfield crash
A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a crash in Hempfield, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The victim was identified as Ethan Nicastro, 21, of Penn Township. The crash was reported at 9:18 p.m. on College Avenue. State police said the victim lost control of his 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle...
The Stroller, Oct. 11, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Open house planned at Lost Dreams Awakening Lost Dreams Awakening will...
‘Changing lives’: Carlow, WCCC agreement aims to widen pathway to a college degree
The presidents of Carlow University and Westmoreland County Community College are both from the Show Me State, and perhaps that Missourian attitude is reflected in the higher education institutions’ palpable efforts to support students. The institutions recently entered into a dual agreement that will allow students to enroll at Carlow...
Code Orange Air Quality Action Day declared for Liberty-Clairton area Tuesday
The state Department of Environmental Protection has declared Tuesday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for several Mon Valley communities. Officials said areas impacted include Clairton, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln and Port Vue. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index provides standardized color codes for...
Sculpture exhibition graces Bridgeville Public Library
Through the end of October, Bridgeville Public Library is serving as home to an intriguing collection of artwork. On the patio outside, patrons will find pieces with titles such as “Achromatic Modules On Polished Aluminum Platform” and the ironic, given its location, “Interior Reflections I.” And positioned atop bookcases are...
Former Allegheny County Jail captain wins nearly $1M verdict in retaliation lawsuit
A federal jury has awarded a former captain at Allegheny County Jail almost $1 million in damages in a lawsuit he said filed after being fired for reporting racist comments by a supervisor. Jeffrey Kengerski filed suit against the county in August 2017 alleging retaliation. Five years later, after the...
Pittsburgh Public Schools students encouraged to explore career options without leaving city
Freshmen from six Pittsburgh Public high schools visited the City-County Building last month to meet with representatives from the district’s Career and Technical Education program and city employees from various departments to learn about potential career paths. Students had the opportunity to talk with students and teachers from 16 Career...
Aspinwall’s Fall in the Wall attracts hundreds
Hundreds of people packed Aspinwall for the Aspinwall Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall in the Wall celebration Oct. 8. “The turnout’s incredible this year,” said Adam Redling of Aspinwall, whose daughter, Elliana, 7, received a unicorn balloon animal from Quin McLaughlin, known in entertainment circles as “Q the Clone” of...
‘A community event’: Monroeville, Pitcairn residents enjoy Gateway’s Homecoming festivities
Combine favorable weather with success on the football field, and Gateway High School’s Homecoming weekend was a winner. A pep rally at Antimarino Stadium the day before the Gators’ 21-10 victory over Penn-Trafford set the pace, as did the immediately following Community Homecoming Carnival, hosted by the Student Government Association....
Irwin church seeks furniture donations to help needy families
An Irwin church is taking donations of gently used furniture Saturday to support The Blessing Board, a Shaler-based nonprofit that provides household furnishings to those in need at no cost. The mission team at the First Presbyterian Church of Irwin, 617 Main St., will be accepting donations from 9 to...
Richland man accused of having child porn faces 52 felony counts
A Richland man was charged with 52 felony counts after agents from the state Attorney General’s office said they found child pornography on a computer drive when they raided his home. William R. Blair, 71, of the 700 block of Parkview Drive was charged Oct. 6 with 52 counts of...
Apollo woman fills growing need, obtaining household items for elderly and disabled
Phyllis Thomas needed her insulin prescription, and Lou Reich needed laundry detergent and stain remover. Nicole Fye of Apollo fulfilled those requests through her Commodity Shoppers business, which is serving an expanding niche by catering to the needs of senior citizens and those with disabilities. “Groceries seem to be the...
Faces of the Valley: Disabilities don’t deter Apollo man from volunteering
Terry Simmers likes to bring the fun to his volunteer job at St. Vincent de Paul in Apollo. Simmers, 48, began volunteering at the Catholic-based thrift store in 2016. “I enjoy doing what I do because helping others out gives me a great feeling, knowing that I’m important to the...
Penn Township woman tries to help others through paranormal group
If you can easily explain away the psychic feelings that Kari Danser experiences at a scene, she won’t get angry. In fact, looking for any other explanation for phenomena is the first thing the Penn Township woman does when she visits a site. “Not everything is paranormal. Debunking is the...
State Rep. Tony DeLuca dead at 85
State Rep. Anthony M. “Tony” DeLuca, D-Penn Hills, the longest serving current member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at home after a brief battle with lymphoma. He was 85. DeLuca represented the 32nd Legislative District for 39 years. The district includes Penn Hills, Verona,...
St. Joe’s student-run Spartan Streaming allows online viewers to catch up with sports, events
Watch out Bob Costas, 16-year-old Nicholas Sarno is coming for your job. A junior at St. Joseph High School in Harrison, Sarno isn’t shy in front of the camera. He has become the voice of the Spartans sports teams, providing play-by-play for basketball, volleyball and other games for online audiences...
OPEC production cut behind 3rd straight week of rising gas prices, analyst says
Average gasoline prices in the Pittsburgh area have increased by about 10 cents per gallon in the past week, while the national average has gone up about 14 cents, according to price tracking service GasBuddy. The average in the Pittsburgh area is $3.99, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 731 stations....
Vendors, collectors enjoy final Historic Hanna’s Town antique market of the 2022 season
After a successful day of antiquing, Ron and Bettie Carlson packed their car with unique finds — a Middle Eastern camel saddle, a rare wool Steiff bear and a carefully crafted walking stick. The pair, from Murrysville, bought the items during Sunday’s Antique & Collectibles Market at Historic Hanna’s Town....
In brief: Wine talk, rotary scholarship and more around Sewickley
Wine Walk Sewickley Chamber of Commerce presents the 11th Sewickley Wine Walk from 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the business district. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Participants will be able to experience about 30 different choice wines along the way. Food purchases are not included...
In brief: Book fundraiser, rotary scholarship and more around Penn Hills, Verona
Rotary scholarship The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. In recent years, Rotary has awarded at least eight scholarships at $5,000 each. High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver Counties are eligible to apply. Vocational students, G.E.D students and those...
In brief: Genealogy presentation, traveling glass recycling and more around Pine, Richland
North Hills Genealogists North Hills Genealogists will hold a live online presentation on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The program, will be presented by Sam Williams on “Back to the Basics: Using DNA for Family History.” It is free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom...
Hampton area happenings, week of Oct. 10, 2022
Depreciation Lands Museum Season-concluding events are scheduled at Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton: • Lantern tours, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22. A quiet, family-oriented, historical alternative to Halloween. Prepaid tickets are required. • Beggar’s Day, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 30. The last Sunday to visit the museum for...
